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Care

Intense soiling and road salt can damage the

vehicle.

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

Automatic car washes

Hints

Note the following:

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Give preference to cloth car washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not

damaged by the transport mechanisms.

Car washes

Hints

Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they

may be damaged, depending on the width

of the vehicle.

Steam jets or high-pressure washers

When using steam jets or high-pressure

washers, hold them a sufficient distance away

and use a maximum temperature of

140 ℉/60 ℃.

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Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to

page 67, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐

vation.

In some cases, an unintentional alarm can

be triggered by the interior motion sensor

of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐

tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,

refer to page 43.

If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a

distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐

tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐

sively high pressures or temperatures can

cause damage or preliminary damage that may

then lead to long-term damage.

Guide rails in car washes

Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure

washer.◀

Avoid car washes with guide rails higher

than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body

could be damaged.◀

Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-

pressure washers

Before driving into a car wash

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a

car wash, take the following steps:

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,

Park Distance Control, for extended periods of

time and only from a distance of at least

12 in/30 cm.◀

Manual transmission:

1. Drive into the car wash.

2. Shift to neutral.

Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves

in the area below the windshield when the

hood is raised.

3. Switch the engine off.

4. Switch on the ignition.

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in

winter.

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Automatic transmission:

can be reduced and corrosion of the brake

discs can occur.

1. Drive into the car wash.

2. Engage transmission position N.

3. Switch the engine off.

Completely remove all residues on the win‐

dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to

smearing and to reduce wiper noises and

wiper blade wear.

In this way, the ignition remains switched

on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐

played.

Vehicle care

Do not turn off the ignition in the car

wash

Car care products

Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;

otherwise, the transmission position P is

engaged and damages can result.◀

BMW recommends using cleaning and care

products from BMW, since these have been

tested and approved.

To start the engine:

Car care and cleaning products

1. Depress the brake pedal.

Follow the instructions on the container.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

When cleaning the interior, open the doors or

windows.

Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐

ping on the brake turns the ignition off.

Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐

cles.

The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside

when in transmission position N. A signal is

sounded when an attempt is made to lock the

vehicle.

Cleansers can contain substances that are

dangerous and harmful to your health.◀

Vehicle paint

Transmission position

Regular care contributes to driving safety and

value retention. Environmental influences in

areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐

taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐

fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐

quency and extent of your car care to these

influences.

Transmission position P is engaged automati‐

cally:

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When the ignition is switched off.

After approx. 15 minutes.

Headlamps

Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,

oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed

immediately to prevent the finish from being

altered or discolored.

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Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or

caustic cleansers.

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Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due

to insects, with shampoo and wash off with

water.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather often, using a

cloth or vacuum cleaner.

▷

Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an

ice scraper.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased

wear and premature degradation of the leather

surface.

After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action

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To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, provide leather care roughly every

two months.

ularly when they have been exposed to road

salt.

Rubber components

Aside from water, treat only with rubber

cleansers.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐

cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially

more visible.

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

layer of the leather surface.

When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any

silicon-containing car care products in order to

avoid damage or reduced noise damping.

Suitable care products are available from the

service center.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a

soft cloth.

Upholstery material care

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use

a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐

ble interior cleaner.

Plastic components

These include:

▷

Imitation leather surfaces.

Headliner.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the

material vigorously.

Lamp lenses.

Damage from Velcro® fasteners

Instrument cluster cover.

Matte black spray-coated components.

Painted parts in the interior.

Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or

other articles of clothing can damage the seat

covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are

closed.◀

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Lightly dampen the cloth with water.

Do not soak the headliner.

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels

Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol

or solvents

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral

wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam

jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐

turer's instructions.

Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or

solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty

grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead

to surface damage.◀

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents

can destroy the protective layer of adjacent

components, such as the brake disk.

Safety belts

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus have a negative impact on safety.

Chrome surfaces

Chemical cleaning

Carefully clean components such as the radia‐

tor grille or door handles with an ample supply

of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐

Do not clean chemically; this can destroy

the webbing.◀

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Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

belts clipped into their buckles.

Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do

not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage

can result.◀

Do not allow the reels to retract the safety

belts until they are dry.

Long-term vehicle storage

Carpets and floor mats

Your service center can advise you on what to

consider when storing the vehicle for longer

than three months.

No objects in the area around the pedals

Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other

objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;

otherwise, the function of the pedals could be

impeded while driving

Do not place additional floor mats over existing

mats or other objects.

Only use floor mats that have been approved

for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in

place.

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐

tened again after they were removed for clean‐

ing, for example.◀

Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐

ger compartment for cleaning.

If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a

microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.

To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and

forth in the direction of travel only.

Sensors/cameras

To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth

moistened with a small amount of glass

cleaner.

Displays/screens

Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber

cloth.

Cleaning displays

Do not use chemical or household

cleansers.

Keep all fluids and moisture away from the

unit.

Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐

ces or electrical components.

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